Industry figures have emphasised the challenges involved in accelerating hundreds of infrastructure projects after chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng published a list of 138 schemes that will be sped up.
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Sizewell, Stonehenge Tunnel and NPR among 138 projects to be accelerated following ‘mini-Budget’
Sizewell C, the Stonehenge Tunnel and Northern Powerhouse Rail feature among a list of 138 projects to be accelerated as part of chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's Growth Plan 2022.
What construction industry wants from the ‘mini-Budget’
The construction industry has set out its priorities for the new government ahead of today's 'mini-Budget'.
WSP completes £1.5bn acquisition of Wood’s infrastructure business
WSP has completed its previously announced purchase of the environment and infrastructure (E&I) business of John Wood Group for more than £1.5bn.
Balfour poaches National Highways major projects boss to run civils division
Balfour Beatty has appointed Peter Mumford as managing director of its UK Construction Regional Civils business unit in England and Wales.
Galliford Try to give employees one-off payment to help with rising costs of living
Galliford Try will give 1,800 employees a one-off payment of up to £750 to help with the cost of living crisis.
Jacobs announces new chief executive
Jacobs current President and chief operating officer Bob Pragada will take up the role of chief executive in the new year.
Construction workers face pay uncertainty over Queen’s funeral bank holiday
Thousands of construction workers have been left "in limbo" over whether their site will be closed for the Queen's funeral bank holiday and, if closed, whether they will receive an additional day’s paid holiday, according to construction union Unite.
ICE launches updated Anti-Racism Toolkit
The ICE has relaunched its Anti-Racism Toolkit, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
Innovators from Arup, Aecom and Motts among those shortlisted for the TechFest Awards
This year's TechFest Awards shortlist has been revealed, celebrating the latest construction and infrastructure industry innovations.